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Can a friend help you in a court of law if you cannot afford a lawyer?
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In New Zealand, yes. If you represent yourself in court, you are called a self litigant and are bound by normal Court Procedures and regulations.
The current law in New Zealand allows you to either represent yourself in court or appoint a nominated individual (lawyer, counsel). To do this, however, you must download an application form to be a self litigant from the New Zealand Ministry of Justice website.
Added: (in the US) Possibly - it depends on what you mean by "help."
You may either be represented by legal counsel or you may represent yourself (Pro Se). You may have someone assist you, but you must represent yourself and only you may address the court or other witnesses. Contact your local Clerk Of Court office for further informatsion.
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